Lastec 2561C, Owner'S Manual

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Operating Procedures
Ground Speed
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4-6 Lastec//021819 Operating Procedures
High-Lift Blade (Part No. P128 for 21” Blade and P701 for 25” Blade)
High-Lift Blade is recommended for cool season grasses and cut heights of 2” and above,
unless in sandy conditions. These blades are shipped standard on all mowers.
Use a High Lift Blade when the conditions are extremely wet or heavy. The High Lift
Blades will create greater lift that may be needed in difficult cutting conditions. Additional
deck cleaning may be required when using High Lift Blades.
Gator Mulching Blade (Part No. P322 for 21” Blade and P848 for 25” Blade)
Mulching blades are designed for use with a mulching (discharge block-off) plate or with a
complete mulching system. These blades feature a high lift, “double-cut” edge for quick,
thorough shredding of grass clippings, leaves and debris.
4.5 Ground Speed
Your Lastec Mower is designed to cut cleanly and efficiently at relatively high ground
speeds. Reduced ground speed is required when operating on severe contours, when
cutting excessively tall, wet, or thick grass, or when traveling up or down large or steep
hills. Maximum ground speed is intended for transport to and from the work site only, and
should not be attempted during any cutting operation.
Attempting to change directions at high ground speed, whether cutting or transporting,
can cause damage to the turf, especially in wet conditions. Direction changes should be
made by slowing to a near or complete stop (returning the control levers to neutral posi-
tion), and slowly changing the control lever positions to begin travel in the desired direc-
tion. This prevents turf damage, as well as prolonging equipment life and promoting safer
operation of your Lastec Mower.